Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 22 at 7:52PM MDT until July 22 at 9:45PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 22, 2026 - 6:52pm
Expires:
July 22, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
At 752 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms produced heavy
rain over the Southern Aspen Acres Burn Scar. Up to 0.3 inches of
rain have fallen in the upper reaches of Muddy Creek. Additional
thunderstorms may produce rainfall rates of 0.2 to 0.4 inches in 1
hour. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.3 inches are possible in
the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly. Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will result in debris
flow. The debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other
loose materials.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding in and around the Southern Aspen Acres Burn
Scar.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the
Southern Aspen Acres Burn Scar.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Rye, San Isabel and Colorado City.
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Muddy Creek and its tributaries, Spring Branch, Greenhorn Creek,
and Saint Charles River.
Instruction:
This is a life threatening situation. Heavy rainfall will cause
extensive and severe flash flooding of creeks...streams...and ditches
in the Southern Aspen Acres Burn Scar. Severe debris flows can also
be anticipated across roads. Roads and driveways may be washed away
in places. If you encounter flood waters...climb to safety.
Area Description:
Pueblo, CO
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender: